On Friday, a Special Court of Economic Offences in Bengaluru rejected the bail plea of gold smuggling accused Kannada actress Harshavardhini Ranya, also known as Ranya Rao.
The second accused in the case, Tarun Raju, has been placed in judicial custody for 15 days as investigation continues. Ranya, the stepdaughter of DGP-rank officer K Ramachandra Rao, remains in Parappana Agrahara Jail.
Ranya Rao case: Here's what happened
On March 3, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) intercepted Ranya at Kempegowda International Airport and seized gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore following her arrival from Dubai.
Following this, searches were conducted at her residence which led to the recovery of gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and Rs 2.67 crore of Indian currency.
Authorities, during questioning, found that Tarun Raju was involved in facilitating the smuggling operation, allegedly coordinating the gold’s transport and distribution within India.
Both were taken into custody and booked under relevant sections of the Customs Act and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act.
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